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Did you know this about the American Legion: Square Knot Award
The square Knot Award provides recognition to those members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion who who are actively involved with the youth of their ...
NCCC-FEMA Corps Team Hickory 1 Spends Service Round in Detroit
By: Krystal Beres
Hickory 1 is a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team, currently located in Detroit, Michigan to aid with the August flooding. DSA teams go to locations of Emergency or pres... AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 21 Team Leader Spotlight: Mike Daniel
By: Sarah Williams
Mike Daniel, from Rockwell, North Carolina is the team leader for Hickory 1in AmeriCorps NCCC- FEMA Corps Class 21. He arrived in Vinton on July 9 to start his 11-month serv... AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Andrew Johnson
By: Sarah Williams
Andrew Johnson, from Richmond, Virginia is a corps member for Maple 3 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start his 10-month service working ... AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Scott Bremer
Scott Bremer, from Atlanta, Georgia is serving on team Oak 7 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton Februray11 to start his 10-month service term. Oak 7 is a team made up of eight peopl... Coover, Harthoorn receive ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University Students Receive College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarships
AMES, Iowa (Octobe...
Area freshmen earn Central Presidential Scholarships
Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.
Caitlyn Conway of Blairstown is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is no...
Did you know this about the American Legion: Adult Scouting Awards
The American Legion of Iowa recognizes outstanding adult leaders who dedicate their time and talents to Scouting programs with The American Legion of Iowa Adult Cub Scout of the Year and Adult Boy ...
North Eden Willing Workers name new officers
By Sarah Kreutner, Reporter Pro-Tem
The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Club met Sunday, October 5th at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton. A get-to-know activity was held b...
VS FFA members earn 1st in Dairy, Horse Judging
On September 11th, five Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members attended the FFA District Dairy Judging CDE. The members that participated in this event were Brittani Kim, Emily Howe, Amanda Burkey, Lucas Ka...